Class 10 / Social Science
Class 10 Social Science Power Sharing and Federalism Notes
Civics notes on power sharing, democracy, federalism, decentralisation, language policy, and centre-state relations.
Key points
- Power sharing reduces conflict and deepens democracy.
- Federalism divides power between different levels of government.
- Decentralisation gives local governments a constitutional role in governance.
Power sharing
Revise horizontal and vertical power sharing, power sharing among social groups, and power sharing among political parties, pressure groups, and movements.
Belgium and Sri Lanka are useful comparative examples for understanding accommodation and majoritarianism.
Federalism
Prepare features of federalism, three lists of subjects, language policy, coalition politics, and decentralisation.
Answers should show why federal systems need constitutional division of powers, independent courts, and financial arrangements.
Quick practice
- Differentiate horizontal and vertical power sharing.
- Explain three features of federalism.
- Write a short note on decentralisation in India.
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